12k / line (us)

12k | Launched in January, 1997, 12k is a music label that focuses on minimalism and contemporary digital forms. 12k has released over 70 albums by a roster of international musicians and sound artists, and is known for its austere and minimalist aesthetic in both sound and visual design. 12k continues to be one of the most respected electronic boutique labels in the world, constantly reinventing itself and remaining on the forefront of sound exploration. For the past few year's 12k's digital sound has morphed into one that has embraced a more organic aesthetic with releases that span through ambient post-rock, J-Pop and completely acoustic productions while at the same time retaining its sense of quiet and austerity.

LINE | Since 2000 the LINE recording label, curated and art directed by Richard Chartier, has continued to publish documents of compositional and installation work by international sound artists and composers exploring the aesthetics of contemporary and digital minimalism as limited edition CDs and DVDs.

The premiere release on LINE, Chartier's Series (LINE_001) was awarded Honorable Mention in the category of Digital Music by the prestigious Prix Ars Electronica, the International Competition for CyberArts, 2001 (Austria). In 2007 LINE's first DVD release, Camera Lucida (LINE_030) by Evelina Domnitch and Dmitry Gelfand accompanied by sound works by an array of noted artists was awarded Honorable Mention in the field of Honorary Mentions in the category of Hybrid Art by Prix Ars Electronica. LINE releases continue to garner critical acclaim from the music and art press around the world.